Cumin Buttermilk
Thin, cool buttermilk seasoned with roasted cumin powder and a pinch of salt.
Also known as: Chaas, Spiced cool buttermilk, Jeera chaas
Overview
Fresh curd is whisked with cold water into thin buttermilk, then seasoned with roasted cumin powder, a pinch of salt and sometimes coriander leaf. Taken cool with or after lunch, especially in hot weather.
What it is traditionally used for
A cooling everyday drink taken with meals in warm weather.
Ingredients used
- Cumin(Jiraka)Primary
- Buttermilk(Takra)Carrier
- Rock Salt(Saindhava Lavana)Optional
Who it may suit
- adults
- teens
- children over 2
Minimum age: 24 months.
Safety essentials
Make it fresh and keep it chilled; buttermilk spoils quickly in heat. Skip the salt if you have high blood pressure or fluid retention.
Who should avoid it
- People with lactose intolerance or dairy allergy
- People on salt-restricted diets
- People with a cold or heavy congestion who find dairy worsens it
Medicine interactions
- Blood-pressure medicines, because of the added salt
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Generally customary in pregnancy; use pasteurised dairy and keep it freshly made.
Children: Serve unsalted or very lightly salted and well diluted for children over 2.
Stop and seek medical care if
- Persistent heartburn
- Vomiting or diarrhoea that does not settle
- Signs of dehydration
Evidence note
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